Management Trainee – Supply Chain

Hanes Companies; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanes Companies, a division of Leggett & Platt, is seeking a Product Manager Trainee in Conover, NC for an in-person, full-time early career role. You will join Hanes Geo Components to learn market strategies, supply chain, and product development while contributing to profitable growth.

This entry-level program offers comprehensive training on products, markets, and inventory management, with mentorship and hands-on experience in pricing, supplier relations, and lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business-related field (required).
• No prior experience required as comprehensive training will be provided.
• Strong analytical skills, effective communication, foundational negotiation ability, and working capital awareness.

Responsibilities

• Market Strategy: establish and execute market and product strategies to drive sales growth.
• Supply Chain Management: forecast demand, manage purchasing, and optimize working capital.
• Relationship Building: develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Product Development: coordinate new product and market development efforts.
• Quality & Cost Analysis: analyze product costs vs. market pricing and suggest improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Negotiation basics

Working capital management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business-related field

Job description

Product Manager Trainee | Leggett & Platt

The Tone: This is a full-time role at Hanes Companies, a division of Leggett & Platt, located in Conover, NC. Leggett & Platt is an engineered products manufacturer with a 130-year legacy, enhancing lives by delivering quality products across residential, aerospace, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, and textile industries. This position offers an early career opportunity within Hanes Geo Components, focusing on supply chain management to contribute to the company’s overall performance through strategic business decisions.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Conover, NC
• Mission: To learn and contribute to the business by making strategic decisions that influence overall company performance.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Market Strategy: Establish and execute market and product strategies to drive sales growth and optimize profitability.
• Supply Chain Management: Forecast product demand, manage purchasing, and fine-tune working capital to meet market service expectations.
• Relationship Building: Develop and maintain key relationships with both suppliers and customers.
• Product Development: Coordinate new product and new market development efforts, linking customer requirements with supplier capabilities.
• Quality & Cost Analysis: Analyze product costs against market pricing, assess customer quality requirements, and implement suggested improvements in product and service quality.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Entry-level position for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field of study.
• Experience: No prior experience explicitly required, as comprehensive training on products, markets, and inventory management methods will be provided.
• Skills: Strong analytical skills, effective communication, foundational understanding of negotiation, and aptitude for working capital management.